All students enter our Music Theatre Workshop course sequence by auditioning for our beginning levels of training – Music Theatre Workshop Level I or II. Class placement happens through these auditions each quarter. Bring your headshot and resume to the audition. You will complete an audition form upon arrival. Sign-up sheets are on the Drama callboard for your convenience. Bring your music in a three-ring binder, copied and taped on the corners, with start and finish marked for the accompanist. No books of music or acapella singing please.
Audition Requirements
Auditions are held at the beginning and end of Fall Quarter for all levels of the Music Theatre Workshop series. Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to each audition. Dress in audition attire – interview or ‘first meeting’ attire in which you feel great.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
DR 65 & DR 142 | Music Theatre Workshop Level I and II (open to all UCI students):
Wednesday, September 27 | 9:00 – 11:30a | PTSU 1110
- Sing one 32-bar up-tempo 1920 – 2010 musical theatre song that reflects your personality
- No pop or contemporary songs
- Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork
- Wear audition-appropriate attire
- Music should be copied, taped back to front, and in a 3-ring binder
- Mark and highlight music with direction like ‘Start’, ‘Singer’, ‘End’
DR 143 Series | Music Theatre Workshop Level III (audition after completing TWO quarters of MTII):
Tuesday, September 26 | 1:00 – 3:00p | PTSU 1110
- Sing a short ballad from the musical theatre repertoire (2-minute max)
- MTI/II class material may be used for this audition
- Present a short (30-second) monologue from a play
- Dance audition to demonstrate technique
- Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork
- Wear audition-appropriate attire
DR 144 | B.F.A. in Music Theatre (open to students who have completed ONE quarter of MTIII):
Sunday, September 24 | 5:00 -7:00p | PTSU 1110
- Sing a contemporary music theatre ballad (3-minute max)
- Present a one-minute monologue from a play
- Dance audition to demonstrate technique and growth
- Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork
- Wear audition-appropriate attire
DR 146 | New York Satellite Program in Music Theatre (open to students of all majors) Winter/Spring
Thursday, September 28 | 6:00 – 9:00p | PTSU 1110
- Sing a 32-bar up-tempo music theatre song that shows your personality
- Wear dance audition attire and jazz / tennis shoes
- After everyone dances, you will be given time to change into vocal audition attire
- Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork
- NYSP 23 dates are March 23rd (move-in) to April 20th (move-out)
Sign up for a time slot on the Drama Callboard. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork.
DR 147 | Dance Technique (mandatory for all students interested in MT Workshop)
Tuesday, September 26 | 9:00 – 11:00a | PTSU 1110
- Wear dance audition attire and jazz / tennis shoes
- Bring an 8 x 10 headshot and resume to attach to the paperwork
- Student must audition and be placed in DR 65 (MTI) or DR 142 (MTII) to enroll in this course
- Pre-requisite: 1 year of ballet minimum (at UCI or another studio)
We look forward to meeting you!
Zachary Dietz, Daniel Keeling, Andrew Palermo, Myrona DeLaney
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MUSIC THEATRE COURSES | FALL 2023
MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP LEVEL I & LEVEL II – SONG PROCESS
Drama 65 | Music Theatre Workshop Level I – Monday & Wednesday 3:00-3:50pm & 4:00-4:50pm
Drama 142 | Music Theatre Workshop Level II – Monday & Wednesday 10:00-11:50am
MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP LEVEL III – SCENE STUDY
Drama 143C – Music Theatre Workshop III – Scene Study | Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 11:50am
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSIC THEATRE – CLASS OF 2024
Drama 136 – Music Theatre Acting | Monday & Wednesday 3:00-4:50pm
Drama 144 – Music Theatre Workshop BFA Mini-Musicals | Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Drama 177 – Song Repertoire | Friday 1:00-2:50p
DANCE TECHNIQUE
Drama 182B | Dance Technique I | Monday & Wednesday 2:00-3:20pm
Drama 183B | Dance Technique | Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:20pm